Description
This Chicken Enchilada Casserole recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy all the delicious flavors of enchiladas in a layered casserole form. With shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, tortillas, and cheese, it's a comforting Mexican-inspired dish perfect for busy weeknight dinners. It's simple to prepare, and packed with bold, satisfying flavors that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 12 small corn tortillas, cut into halves
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced onion, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch casserole dish.
- Layer half the tortillas over the sauce, followed by half of the chicken mixture, then half the shredded cheese.
- Pour half of the enchilada sauce over the top.
- Repeat with another layer of tortillas, chicken mixture, sauce, and cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced onion, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch casserole dish.
- Layer half the tortillas over the sauce, followed by half of the chicken mixture, then half the shredded cheese.
- Pour half of the enchilada sauce over the top.
- Repeat with another layer of tortillas, chicken mixture, sauce, and cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg